Product Recalls: How to Stay Informed
There’s no missing certain product recalls that are splashed across the headlines. But how do you keep up with recalls that don’t make the headlines even though they’re just as important to you and your family? Fortunately, there are a number of good sources, and most let you sign up to receive e-mail recall notices and safety alerts on the products you use.
www.parents.com/product-recalls
Search for recalls on baby and kids’ toys and gear and see the latest recalls by category.
Access and search for recalls from six federal agencies (Consumer Product Safety Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture) in one place.
Find information on more than 4,500 product recalls compiled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
See food product recalls and alerts, get tips on food safety, read the Food Safe blog and lots more on this informative site managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/
Read and subscribe to a wide variety of safety blogs organized by product category.
1 http://www.shopsmartmag.org/2009/03/what-to-do-with-recalled-products.html
